2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
Fleets have been overcoming unprecedented challenges to keep essential freight moving during the pandemic.
See the locations of the headquarters for each of the Top 100 for-hire carriers in North America.
COVID-19 has transformed 2020 into a tumultuous year for trucking, but the Top 100 list remains stable, at least for now.
Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 United Road Services 713,000
2 Jack Cooper Holdings 507,000
est
3 Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport 283,137
4 Cassens Transport 250,788
5 Bennett Family of Cos. 94,621
6 Daseke Inc. (TFI) 10,300
est
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On the Bubble

Magnate Worldwide ($235 million), is an air and expedited carrier based in Toledo, Ohio
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Companies publication.
COVID-19 has created significant financial challenges for many trucking and logistics companies.
Fleets are emphasizing cleaning and physical distancing at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19.
Drivers have been more isolated than usual during the pandemic due to social distancing measures.
Market uncertainty due to COVID-19 has depressed demand for new trucking equipment.
Small trucking companies such as Boyle Transportation are playing a direct role in the response to COVID-19.
Industry experts explain how this public health crisis might change freight transportation in the years ahead.
For-Hire News
Government, Business, For-Hire

Canadian Border Agency, Staff Agree on Tentative Labor Deal

 Unionized Canadian border agency staff and the federal government reached a tentative deal on a collective bargaining agreement for more than 9,500 staff, the two sides said June 11.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 11, 2024
Business, Technology, For-Hire

NFI Buys Transfix’s Freight Brokerage Operation

NFI acquired Transfix’s digital freight brokerage operation for an undisclosed sum, the carrier said June 5.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors

ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2024
Business, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Penske Forms EV Infrastructure Advisory JV With Mitsui Unit

LAS VEGAS — Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power are teaming up for an electric vehicle infrastructure advisory joint venture to be known as Penske Energy, the partners said May 21.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3

Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 17, 2024
Government, Business, For-Hire

Infrastructure Stakeholders Renew Calls for Funding

WASHINGTON — Approving legislation that promotes funding for safety programs and supply chain connectivity is atop the priority list for infrastructure stakeholders.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 15, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder: Switching to a Class 8 EV May Double Vehicle Costs

A new analysis by leasing and logistics specialist Ryder System indicates the business case for swapping a diesel or gasoline van or truck for an EV is shaky for much of the trucking industry.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

TFI Buys Quebec-Based Truckload Carrier in Fourth 2024 Deal

TFI International acquired Quebec-based specialized truckload carrier Transport MJ Lavoie for an undisclosed sum, its fourth purchase so far in 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 13, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS Finance Chief to Leave Parcel Giant to Focus on Health

UPS Inc.’s top financial executive, Brian Newman, plans to leave the company June 1 in order to focus on his personal health, the shipping giant said May 6.

Kiel Porter | Bloomberg News
May 6, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Mullen Group Closes ContainerWorld Acquisition

Mullen Group closed its previously announced acquisition of fellow Canadian business ContainerWorld Forwarding Services, the company revealed May 3.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
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